How To Fix TL471 - Language & is not translated in this system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TL - Messages for language transports

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Language & is not translated in this system

What causes this issue?

You have tried to carry out a language export with the mode "Upgrade of
the translation system".
The aim of such a language export is to save the translated language
and to import it again after the upgrade of the current system.
The language you have selected is not, however, translated in the
current system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that you have made the correct selection, or indicate the
selected language as the language to be translated.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TL471 - Language & is not translated in this system ?

  The SAP error message TL471 indicates that a specific language (denoted by the placeholder "&") is not translated in the current SAP system. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access a language that has not been installed or configured in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Language Installation: The language in question has not been installed in the SAP system.
  Language Configuration: The language may be installed, but it is not properly configured or activated.
  User Profile Settings: The user profile may be set to a language that is not available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the language was recently added or modified, there may have been issues with the transport of language files.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Language:
  
  Use transaction code SMLT to check if the language is installed.
  If it is not installed, you can install it using the same transaction. You may need to have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the language is properly configured in the system. This can be done through transaction SMLT or by checking the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  User Profile Settings:
  
  Check the user settings by going to transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) and verify the default language setting for the user profile. Change it to a language that is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the language was recently added, ensure that all necessary transports have been successfully imported into the system. Check the transport logs for any errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific instructions related to the language installation and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SMLT: Language Transport Management
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SE63: Translation Tools (for managing translations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to language installation and translation issues for any updates or specific instructions.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TL471 error and ensure that the desired language is available in your SAP system.